You Remembered Me Too Late

I used to sit here every evening, Watching shadows cross the floor. Every little sound would pull me Back toward that door. I told myself you'd come around, Just needed time to see. But time don't wait for anyone. It didn't wait for me. I kept your place just like you left it, Like you might walk in again. You remembered me too late. When the silence filled my name. All the words you never said. Couldn't bring me back again. I would've listened to them all. I would've stayed, I would've tried. But you waited for the ending, To tell me what I meant Inside. I wasn't asking for forever, just a moment here And there. Just to know you still remembered, I was always there. You had your life, I understand it. I never stood in your way. I just thought you'd turn around, Before I slipped away. Now the house is full of echoes, Of things we never said. You remembered me too late. When the nights had turned to stone. Every tear you're shedding now. Falls where I'm not home. I would've opened every door. I would've called you back my own. But you waited for the silence, To realize you were alone. I'm not angry. That's not it. I just wish You didn't wait for this. You remembered me too late. But I still hear you somehow. In the quiet past these years. I feel it now. And if God keeps what we couldn't say, If love outlives the pain, Then I'll meet you where there's no more time. Where it's not too late again. You remembered me Too late. But I never stopped Remembering you. Oh.